A NEW MOVE ON RAIL RATES STIRS CONFERENCE TALKS
A conference and rate adjustments stalled in the legislature by noon as railroad officials push a plan to reduce discriminations. Waggener of Missouri River lines seeks talks with Governor Leedy and traffic managers across states to secure a policy shift, arguing action will end injustices while facing opposition from major carriers.
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B. P. Waggener
Missouriiacife
Kaney
Agressen
Fies
Wargentt
Leedy Bint
Louie
Poulos
Westen
Fefnensen
St. Wamcuier
Mir
Maple
Thas
Seton
Bills Passed and Killed in Today’s Legislature
Transactions of Both Houses show fourteen measures rushed to final passage with seven recommended by the committee of the whole. The Senate adjourned to 2 PM after a brief recess. House actions included taxes on telephone properties and county high school establishment receipts, with several measures moving toward final approval.
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Messacea Frm
Atten-Godih
Medo
Ute Senate
Lotdett
Senator Matthews
Ina
Ani
Secaute
Foltoyeing Hy House: Committee Om Télerrande
Pil Tewaraghe
Diy
Jaguins
Jars
House
Wiys
Peter Unitiers
Hoje
Justicoe
Pisce
Othet
Paleohthol
Lotetel
Tepeeseritaive Muengenmayer
House Judiciary Committee
Salaries Set by Legislature for State University Professors
Both houses adopted a conference report resolving pay disparities for university staff. The principal professor salaries include dean of the school at 5000, art and chemistry professors at 1750 each, mathematics 1750, philosophy 110, electrical engineering 2000, latin 1000, and other posts ranging up to 4100, with the bill now before the governor.
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Senate
Howard Jumyer
Weaih
Thy
Soolity
Eneiehiterature
Roversor
Tax measure introduced in present session of the House
The general revenue bill was introduced at 10:30 this forenoon in the current session of the House. The action marks the first formal step in outlining the state tax level for the new term.
State tax levy and bond refund bill passes senate
Mr Truebloch chairs Ways and Means as a levy bill creates a 2.10 Taille 4f general revenue levy for interest funds and allows refunding 7 percent bonds at 4 percent to the state school fund. The measure, likely funded from general revenue, passed the senate without opposition and anticipates 32,5500 for the next two years. Bank Commissioner Breidenthal keeps his staff. governor announces several appointments to state inspector, charities board, and soldiers' home posts.
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Truebloch
General Revenue Fund
Senate
Leedy
Free State
WL. Grown
Kingman
Frank M. Shane
Defferson County
State Board of Charities
W. W. Culver
Barton County
Foarh
Siamexers
Dodge City
Grishamase
J. A. Davis
Clydan
Kerr
Anderson County
Janeau Woolson County
Shawnee in the First and Boundaries Reapportioned
The capitol's attempt to reapportion districts nearly failed as Shawnee was moved to the first district and Portla watomie to the Fourth, with no other boundary changes. The effort for a new district was defeated after Senate adopted Senator Farrelly's amendment following three conference committees. Riggs declared duly elected judge of the Fourth Judicial District. Time extended to four o'clock for consideration of appropriation bills. House and Senate approved a pay bill to settle salaries for members and employees.
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Shawnee
Portlawatomie
Shiwnee
House
Farrelly
Ice floe disaster endangers fishermen near Neamquam Point
Immense ice pack breaks away from Sag naw Bay sending hundreds of fishermen from ADRIFT ON THE ICE. About 250 men near Sebewalns reach shore while many from Neamquam Point huts are carried out. A southwest wind worsens the peril as survivors fear loss unless a southern wind opens passage.
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Pay City
Sagnaw Bay
Neamquam Point
Sebewalns
Huron
Wanda
Santa Fe Shops Enlarge and New Boiler Plant Planned
A. G. Wilts, general superintendent for the Atlantic & Pacific, says Santa Fe shops will be greatly enlarged with a new boiler shop. Improvements from Santa Fe to Barstow, including 200 miles of rail and 150 miles of ballast, will cost about 500000 this year. A new brick depot will be built at Winslow and more jobs created. The A and P Railroad reports its biggest freight business yet, with rolling stock kept at high standards. Dr. J. F. Kaster becomes new chief for the road and will be appointed soon.
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Albuqquerque
N. Mt
A. G. Wilts
Auinnil & Pablic
Ie Road
BP. Ripley
A. T
Ann Wells
Santa Fe Company
Atlantic & Pacinu
Barstow
Cal
Hanly
Winslow
Tite City
Atlantic & Parite
Wells
Aurzedn
Kaster
Santa Fe
Death of Captain H. D. Baker in Salina
Captain H. D. Baker a long time Kansas political figure and lobbyist died yesterday after a career spanning Oklahoma Territory politics. He was a known advocate, accused several county offices, and will be buried in Salina.
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H. D. Baker
Salina
Kansas
Guthrie
O. Fo
Baker
Oklahoma
Territorial Council
Admirals Propose Crete Settlement Plan With Blockade
Paris and London report a unified yet unresolved push on Crete. An eight point naval program includes blockade of Crete, seizing Greek ports, and transporting foreign troops to Crete. Austria and Italy indicate conditional acceptances while Russia Britain and France waver. Brussels dispatch notes Greeks blamed for abuses and Belgian deputies urge government action.
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Piraeus
Seine
Milo
Greece
Crete
Germany
Principte
Austria
Spanis Joseph
Cape Martin
Italy
Russia
Great Britain
France
British Foreign Office
Nonvitus
Holland
Switzerland
Roncicides
Storm in Michigan Paralyzes Upper Peninsula Trains
Ishpeming Michigan March 12 The worst storm in five years rages in the upper Peninsula blocking freight trains on the Soo Line and Chicago and Northwestern dunes. A freight train on the latter line is stuck at Buffalo mine drift. Sault men are at Buffalo Minnesota clearing track but may not move today. Passenger trains on this end are delayed due to freight blockades. Two western South Shore freight trains between Nestoria and Duluth are tied up and will stay until the storm ends. Snow depth is six to ten feet with drifting increasing rapidly.
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Ishpersing
Mich
Upper Peninsula
Seuily Shore
Chicago & Northwestern
Beer Ptark Jt
Buffalo
Minn
Nestoria
Duluth
Sind
Walling Reprieved as Jackson Appeals Denied
In Kentucky Gov. Bradley denies Scott Jackson clemency appeal and grants an unofficial reprieve to Alonzo Walling to an undetermined date. Walling’s attorney Colonel Washington expresses confidence Walling will avoid execution.
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Frankfort
Bradley
Scott Jackson
Alonzo Walling
Walling
Colonel Washington
Jackson
Jenney Electric Works Burned at Belt Line Crossing
Jenney Electric Motor Works at the Pan Handle crossing on the Belt Line east edge of Indianapolis was entirely destroyed by fire at 2 o'clock this morning. The plant manufactured electric motors. The loss is $85,000 covering building, machinery and patterns, with about $25,000 insured. Officials think the blaze started from charged Mgmt wires.
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Jenney Electric Works
Indianapolis
Jenney Electric Motor Works
Pan Handle Crossing
President Pomeroy to speak on Initiative Referendum at Hall
Elleweed Pomeroy, president of the National Direct Legislation League, will deliver an address on the Initiative and Referendum at Representative Hall starting at 8 o clock tomorrow evening. All invited.
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Elleweed Pomeroy
Natonal Direct Legislation League
Representative Hall
Missionary Meeting at First United Methodist Church
A missionary meeting will be held this evening at the First United Methodist Church 7 Lake Street. The address will be given by Pastor’s brother J B Allen who is returning from Jerusalem. Everyone is invited.
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Lake Sireet
J.B. Allen
WB. Allen
Jerusalam
Masterson Set to Lead Carson City Police for Fight Week
In Carson City Nevada on March 12 the plan to place Masterson in command of police for the upcoming event is outlined. Training continues for officers and pugilists with runs, wrestling, and sparring sessions as officials prepare to maintain order during the arena confrontation and related events.
King George May Abdicate In Favor Of Crown Prince Constantine
Athens March 12 Rumors spread that King George of Greece might abdicate in favor of his son Crown Prince Constantine Duke of Sparta and his wife Princess Sophia of Prussia sister of Emperor William. Many Greeks see abdication as a means to resolve the crisis and restore national unity.
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Athens
George
Greece
Tvor
Constantine
Sparta
Sophi
Prussia
Sisier
Willum
Germany
Mass meeting planned to protest Mrs Thorpe’s removal
A mass meeting is set for tomorrow at 2 39 pm in the West Fifth street office of Mrs Case to formally protest the removal of Mrs Thorpe as police matron. Supporters urge many residents who gained nothing from Mrs Thorpe to speak and explain why she should stay. The final effort to depose the matron follows petitions for Henry’s appointment to the police board. Mrs Hastie cites fears of repeated changes and office abolition if Thorpe is removed, while opponents stress Mrs Thorpe’s suitability and public service.
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Airs. CO
West Fifth Street
Thafte
Thorpe
Patice Matton
Henry
Board of Police Commissioners
Irs
J. i. Hastie
Thorny
Warian
Tornado Warning Prank Leads to Legal Action in St Louis
In St Louis on March 12 Dr. Frankenfield notified Washington officials to prosecute those who posted fictitious tornado warnings to promote a theater melodrama. City attorney and Police Captain O'Mabey will summon offenders before Judge Peabody after compiling names. Since May 27, 1596, storms have caused nervousness. One funeral for Saint traces was held Sunday at a venue.
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St. Louis
Dr. Franken
Focal Weather Bureau
Washington
Frankenfield
Pour Courts
Omabey
Peabody
Bill Signed For Park Site Facing Sherman's House
A city building project was approved and signed into law for a site in City Park facing the sidewalk near Patrick Sherman’s residence. The action follows council deliberations and sets the urban layout adjacent to the Sherman property.
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Patrick Sherman
Topeka Eyes Park Auditorium Move
Gov. Leedy signs a Topeka park auditorium bill setting a 150 by 150 foot project funded by about $20,000 with $19,000 from the city and the rest raised by citizens. Local leaders urge park placement for accessibility and public benefit with donations and entertainments planned. The plan faces council review to publish an ordinance and gauge support.
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Tapika
L. St. Wood
Modocs
Modoc Club
Gaffeld
Modoc
Halph Brigham
Commercial Lib
City Park
Topeka
P. Adams
Mie Pure Food Show
Nace Topeka
Santa Fe Road Plans Bulk Steel Use on Track Delays
The Santa Fe road will use most of the 0,000 tons of steel rails recently purchased to delay sections of the line between Chicken and Kansas City. This aims to place that segment in peak physical condition so any desired speed can be achieved for through passengers.
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Pat Sherman
Commercial Libe
Topeka
St New Auditorium
Ameiais
Santa Fe Road
Chicken
Kansas City
Free Silver Union Starts in County Effort
The article reports the formation of a temporary county free silver union with officers including President A. Griffin and Secretary EF W. Boutwell. A committee to secure a place for meetings and a group to draft a constitution are named. A permanent organization meeting is set for March 2. Potential school board candidates from Firehear are discussed, with Unosetain Griggs and I. W. Griges as possible contenders and several local officials noted as well qualified for primaries.
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Free Silver Union
A. Grifin
EF. W. Boutwell
C. English
Carrie Griffin
D. Tilotson
Corvet
D. C. Tillotson
D. J. Purbeck
F. W. Houtwell
FW. Origen
G. W. Griggs
Fitehear
Iran
I. W. Griges
Aggselust
Tre Inufes
Mra
A. Is. Sirele
Amzie Amrick
Tosmorrow
GEORGE MATTHEWS HANGED FOR MURDER IN 1596 CASE
Reports from March 12 recount three executions. George Matthews was hanged in rail yards for murdering James J. Irwin after a contested affair with Irwin’s wife. Mayhew electrocuted at Sing Sing for the 1898 Hempstead gasworks murder. John E. Sullivan hanged at Dorchester for the 1886 Meadowbrack murders of Mrs Dutcher and her son, with a surviving daughter key to the case.
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Plata
George Matthews
James J. Irwin
James J. Tewin
Matthews
Mrs. Irwin
Baltimore
Charles County
Faltimore
Mayhew
Sing Sing
Arthur Mayhew
Stephen Powell
Hempsted
L. L
John Wayne
Wayne
Keogh
Old Step Power
St. Johns
N. B
John E. Sullivan
Dorcester N.B
Elles Dutcher
Meadowbrack
Dutcher
Sullivan
More Appointments By Gov Renewing Post Seats Open
Gov. aecuy announces afternoon actions renewing appointments to the state board of education. Harrison Kelley of Burlington and C B Hoffman of Enterprise named as new regents join ex congressman T J Hudson of Fredonia and others. John Madden of Emporia named regent for the state normal school. Geo McGrath of Holt and W H Miehle of Cherryvale named new normal regents. Lane University president C M Brooke and Campbell University president Wm Kuehne named to board. one seat still to be filled.
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Aecuy
Uae
Harrison Kelley
Burlington
C. B Hoffman
Enterprise
Susan St John
M. Limbecker
Manhattan
T. J. Hudson
Fredonia
State Agricultural College
Kelley
Hoffman
John Madden
Emporial
State Nornal School
Geo. McGrath
Hetolt
Frank McGrath
W. H
Spanish minister Dupuy de Lome book sparks protest
Washington notes a 1¢-senor Dupuy de Lome, Spain's minister, faced extracts from his book Around the World Madrid to Madrid that accused Americans. He did not deny authorship, saying it was written years ago by a younger, less informed self while in Japan and en route to Madrid via the United States. He blamed customs officials for provoking his criticisms.
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Dupuy de Lome
Washington
Senor Dupuy
Japan
Madrid
United States
Hie
Yale Students Apologize For Corbett Letter Card
Yale students in New Haven apologize for a card and letter sent to pugilist Corbett at Carson City. They deny acting for the college or any individual other than themselves and express regret for casting a slur on the university.
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Corbett
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Yale Fae
Carson, Ney
Guy
Yale News
Evnes
Wade Dies Found Dead in Hollenbeck Hotel Tub
K H Wade general manager of the Southern California Railway company is found dead in his bath tub at the Hollenbeck Hotel in Los Angeles. Police believe he died last night from a probable stroke. The death is being investigated as a possible natural cause.
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Hollenbeck
Los Angeles
Cal
Hatch
K. H. Wade
Southern California Raiway Company
Hollenbeck Hotel
Teday
Itle
River in Danger of Leaving Its Channel Near Memphis
Memphis Tenn March 12 The Mississippi River at 25.2 feet risks cutting a new bed three miles from the city. Authorities fear the river could overflow Arkansas up to Four Mile Bayou, endangering 22,000 brides and leaving Memphis dry or shallow. Floodwaters rise across Helena Vicksburg and Marion areas with boats navigating near submerged plantations. River men foresee dramatic alterations to the river’s course and continued high water through spring.
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Tenn
Arkansas
Sree Ridge
Crittenden County
Arkazaas
Memphia
Rivermere
Four Mile Bayou
C.D. Bryan
Marion
Ark
Helena
Vicksturg
Carter
Cianters
Sinaimere
Joons
Seelyutzon
Merlin
Imore
Noreh
Conaidéra
Arknt
Tobacco Trust Wins and Court Dismisses Suit in New Jersey
In Trenton on March 12 Vice Chancellor Reed dismissed the bill by New Jersey Attorney General against the American Tobacco Company. The decision frames corporate rights, stating a corporation may act within its charter and monopoly concerns do not bar legal operation. Also noted is Rev Charles B Mitchell and wife moving from Kansas City to Minneapolis, with Mitchell becoming pastor at Grand Avenue M E Church.
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Trenton
Crancellue Reed
Court of Chancery
Ast Mister Bros. Tobacco Dealers of
Newari
Textrantnac
Tobacco Trust
New Jerry
Reed
Btil
Eavens City
Leaven
Kansas City
Bry
Charles B. Mitchel
Burlington
Mitchell
Fens Nepin
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Albuquerque
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McVey
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Fitzsimmons
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Ogden
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Mrs. Thorp
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Vicksburg
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